Juventus Tipped for Top Four Finish by Ranieri

Roma coach Claudio Ranieri believes Juventus will finish in Serie A top four under new boss Igor Tudor. Following a 1-1 draw between Roma and Juve, Ranieri praised Juventus improved mentality and vertical play. Manuel Locatelli scored for Juve, while Eldor Shomurodov equalized. Ranieri called the draw fair and emphasized the importance of not losing.

When it comes to dramatic turnarounds, few are as striking as Roma’s resurgence under Claudio Ranieri. After a dismal start to the Serie A 2024-25 season under Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Juric, Roma found itself in the lower half of the table. The arrival of 73-year-old Ranieri, who had retired after saving Cagliari last season, sparked an unbeaten run that dates back to December, propelling the club into Champions League contention. In their latest match, Roma held Juventus to a 1-1 draw at home.

Manuel Locatelli opened the scoring for Juve with a spectacular volley, but Eldor Shomurodov equalized shortly after halftime. Despite the intense battle, Ranieri admitted his team was content with the draw, emphasizing the importance of not losing when victory seemed out of reach. Ranieri, impressed by Juventus’ performance under new manager Igor Tudor, predicted that they would secure a top-four finish and qualify for the Champions League.

“They have the mentality and vertical play now,” he told DAZN. Juventus’ objective remains within reach, while Roma continues its impressive climb up the table. The result reflects a tactical battle and a mutual push for European spots in a fiercely competitive Serie A season.